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Sir Prize apple

Sir Prize
Large greenish yellow fruit. High quality, but very thin tender skin that bruises easily. Very sweet, scented taste, crisp & juicy.

Sir Prize apple identification images

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  • Sir Prize
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USDA identification images for Sir Prize

The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.

    Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.

    Visitor reviews

    • 16 Mar 2014  GaryILLINOIS, United States
      This is a superb dessert apple for baking. Hard to find - grab some and make a apple crisp if the opportunity presents.

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    2014 season


    Origins

    • Species: Malus domestica - Apple
    • Parentage: Golden Delicious x PRI 14-152
    • Originates from: United States
    • Introduced: 1975
    • Developed by: PRI (Purdue, Rutgers, Illinois Co Op)
    • UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1974-180

    Identification

    • Country of origin: United States

    Growing

    • Pollinating others: Poor
    • Ploidy: Triploid
    • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile


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